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Driving Directions to Isla Holbox

 

Holbox Island

  

From the airport go toward Cancun Central (not the hotel zone). Or, if you are coming from Playa del Carmen, pass both the Merida and the Airport exits. You will go into central Cancun. At this point, DO NOT follow any signs that say Chichen Itza or Merida - if you go that way you will end up on the toll-road (known as the CUOTA) and there is no exit from the toll-road to Holbox. Be sure your tank is full of gas before leaving Cancun.(Important tip: Always follow signs that say "Merida - Libre" and never follow signs that say "Merida - Cuota")

• As you are heading into "Cancun Centro", you are on BLVD. LUIS DONALDO COLOSIO, it's the main highway (a 4 laner) from Playa del Carmen to Cancun. You will turn left at PARQUE KABAH / AVE. RODRIGO GOMEZ. Watch for traffic lights and a gas station.

• Follow this road (also 4 lanes) for approximately 4.5km until you arrive at AVE. LOPEZ PORTILLO. The intersection is a big roundabout with gray columns in the center. Go about 3/4 around to exit on the right street.

• Now you're on the CANCUN - MERIDA LIBRE road (It's 4 lanes and later narrows to only 2 lanes). Follow this road out of town and be careful with the traffic bumps! In every village there are several! You will pass through the following villages: Map to Holbox Leona Vicario, Valladolid Nuevo, Cristobal Colon, Santo Domingo, El Tintal, El Pozito, Ignacion Zaragoza. About 2 miles after Ignacio Zaragoza there is a custom check point. (km 80, village "El Ideal" is right behind the check point). • Immediately after the customs check point turn to the right. There is a sign reading HOLBOX - CHIQUILA (hard to see after dark!)

• Follow this road and pass through some more small villages. After 10km. or so you'll pass through a village called El Cedral. After the village you'll come to a fork in the road - pick it up. (just making sure you're paying attention!) At the fork, keep to the right.

• Follow on through Kantunil-Kin (a good sized town) and Solferino. After Solferino it's 10 more kilometers to Chiquilá.

• At Chiquilá, leave your car in one of the nearby parking lots (cost 30 pesos/day) and take the boat to Holbox.

• The Holbox Island Ferry runs from Chiquilá to Holbox. Price is 40 pesos (approx. $5.00 US per person - one way) When you arrive at the Holbox pier there are golf carts and tricicleros which can transport you to the hotel. (approx. 40 pesos)

• Private boats are also available all day. These can take you from Chiquilá directly to the beach at the hotel. Cost will be approx. 250-300 pesos (28.00-33.00 $US) But, after 7 or 8pm it can be difficult to find small boats willing to take you to Holbox, so plan your travel times accordingly.

If you'd rather not drive, we'll be glad to set up transportation for you!    

 

          
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Playa del Carmen Area Transfer Rates and Info

Here are the rates for a round trip transfer from the Cancun Airport to the Playa del Carmen Area Resorts.

Transfers must be booked a minimum of 7 days prior to arrival.

Please give us a call to book your ground transfer today!

Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen - Round Trip

Passengers*                    Rate

  • 1                    $100
  • 2                    $55 per person
  • 3-6                 $40 per person
  • 7 and up         $35 per person
  • Kids (3-11)     $25 per child

 

Cancun Airport  to  Playa del Carmen - One Way Only

Note: No Return and No Pickup in Playa

Passengers*                    Rate

  • 1                    $65
  • 2                    $35 per person
  • 3-6                 $25 per person
  • 7 and up         $20 per person
  • Kids (3-11)     $20 per child

Please note: There is a $25 cancellation fee for any transfers cancelled within 7 days (inclusive) of the reserved transfer date. 

* Guests must be arriving on the same flight (at the same time) for the multiple passenger rates to be in effect. Guests arriving on different flights and times must book separate transfers as the transfer service cannot wait for flights and guests arriving at different times.

Rates subject to change without notice.

All rates are in US Dollars.

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Cancellation Waiver Information

Turquoise Reef Group Trip Cancellation Waiver

The Cancellation Waiver protects your payments against cancellation penalties for any reason up until the day prior to arrival in Mexico.

Cost: $20.00 per person.

Waiver must be purchased with initial reservation and deposit. Waiver cannot be added to a reservation at a later date.

The $20.00 must be paid for each person on the reservation. For example: If 4 persons are in a room there cannot be 2 paying for the waiver and 2 not.

Children under the age of 3 do not require a waiver.

Reservations are non-refundable through Turquoise Reef on and after the day of your arrival in Mexico.

On or after the day of your scheduled arrival or once you are within Mexico, any refunds and/or compensations are at the sole discretion of the resort manager.

Reservations placed within 30 days of the arrival date are not eligible for the Cancellation Waiver.

NOTE: The waiver is not available for the following:

  • Groups with more than 5 rooms booked
  • During holiday seasons due to high room demand:
    • Christmas (December 17 through January 6)
  • Wedding Parties

3rd party travel cancellation insurance is highly recommended! Your local insurance agent can supply you with this coverage. You can also contact Travel Guard for insurance: 800-826-7791 or visit them on the web at: http://www.travelguard.com/

 

Cancun Airport to Holbox Island Ground Transfer Info

Here is the latest on getting from the Cancun Airport to your resort on Holbox Island.

  Transfers must be booked a minimum of 7 days prior to arrival.

Please give us a call to book your transportation today!

Holbox Island Transportation

Round Trip - Cancun to the Chiquila dock**
# of Passengers* Per Person Rate
1 $220
2 $115
3-6 $90
7 - up $70
Kids (age 3 - 11) $50

Please note: There is a $25 cancellation fee for any transfers cancelled within 7 days (inclusive) of the reserved transfer date. 

* Guests must be arriving on the same flight (at the same time) for the multiple passenger rates to be in effect. Guests arriving on different flights and times must book separate transfers as the transfer service cannot wait for flights and guests arriving at different times.

**From Chiquila you can take the public ferry to Holbox for approx. $5.00 per person (each way) or your driver can arrange a private boat to pick you up at Chiquila and deliver you right to the hotel's beach for $30.00 per boatload (each way).

Rates subject to change without notice.
All Rates in US Dollars.

Coba Mayan Ruins

 

Coba Mayan Ruins covers an immense area of some 50 square km.  The ancient city was begun in A.D. 600, and thousands of Maya are believed to have lived here during the Classic period.  Coba is estimated to have had 50,000 inhabitants at its peak time of civilization. Archaeologists are convinced that it will prove to be one of the largest Mayan excavations on the Yucatan Peninsula.  More than 5,000 mounds have yet to be uncovered.

Coba is situated in the jungle, 90 km east of Chichen Itza and 40 km west of the Caribbean Sea. All along the paths are mounds overgrown with vines, trees, and flowers.  The fact that the jungle hasn't been cleared away here nor all the mounds uncovered adds a feeling of discovery to your visit.  The main pyramid is 138 feet tall, which is the highest in the Yucatan peninsula.  A typical tour to Coba includes a tour to Tulum or an adventure in a Cenote as well, so you can hit two ancient sites in one day!

The travel time from Playa del Carmen to Coba Mayan Ruins is approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.  Tours of Coba start at about $70 and can go to $275 depending on the tour.

 

 

Chichen Itza: One of the Seven Wonders of the World

 

Chichen Itza, meaning “at the mouth of the well of the Itza”, is an archaeological site where you can fully appreciate Mayan culture.   Chichen Itza covers an area of six square miles and is known to be most important site to the Mayan culture.  The Group of 1,000 Columns is an arcade built with a series of columns that covers a surface area of 363 sq. feet.  Among the most important constructions at this site is the Juego de Pelota, the largest ball court in Mesoamerica at 545 by 232 feet.  Another impressive structure is the Observatory, a sophisticated structure that allows one to appreciate the scientific and astronomical accomplishments of the Mayans.  

Open daily from 8:00 to 5:00.   Travel time to Chichen Itza from Playa del Carmen is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.  Admission into Chichen Itza is around $10 and it is recommended to arrive just after the 8 am opening to avoid the crowds.  Also, at the entrance there is a visitor’s center where you can find restrooms, cafeterias, bookshops and a small museum.   

 

 

 

Isla Holbox Ferry Info

The ferry to Holbox Island from Chiquila is called the "9 Hermanos Ferry Boat Service"

Ferry Schedule - Chiquila to Holbox

Departure Times: 6:00 am, 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm

7:00 pm (last one)

Ferry Schedule  - Holbox to Chiquila

5:00 am, 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am. 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm

6:00 pm (last one)

This price is as always $40.00 pesos per person each way. The time of crossing

is 30 mins.  If you miss the last ferry, a private charter boat is typically available for $30 US.